Album Notes

Cire's 3rd release, Wholesale Buyout, is currently available only as a digital download.

Listen and buy now at:
www.cire.tv/wholesalebuyout

(iTunes, MP3tunes, Rhapsody, Napster, etc, coming soon.)

Reactions:

"Cire’s 3rd release “Wholesale Buyout” Eric paints a scary picture of the government of the future, an [...] all too realistic tale of what could go horribly wrong if it’s citizens don’t open their eyes just a bit wider. This is progressive & aggressive rock and roll in the vein of Tool with a no-holds-barred socio-political edge." Insomnia Radio

"Cire is intelligent rock created by blues guitarist Eric Johanson. Drawing comparisons to Tool and A Perfect Circle in terms of tone and structure, Cire's guitar driven rock is intended for more than just it's killer sound. It is equally important as a vehicle for Johanson's intellectual lyrics. Inspired by philosophy, psychology, science and current events, Johanson aims at stimulating the mind with his thoughts on Big Brother, tyranny, religion, and so on, all by way of Johanson's smooth vocals. On Catastrophe he declares, "There's reason to fear catastrophe, but it's not from overseas / It's in D.C. and on Wall Street and hiding behind your TV screen. Wholesale Buyout is a must-listen for anyone seeking challenging music and thought-provoking lyrics." - Medium of Music

Bio:

Started in New Orleans by artist/producer Eric Johanson, Cire's musical influences range from industrial to blues, but the sound would generally be classified an original species of rock. Though Cire's music features intense melodic compositions and musicianship, the lyrical content is, to many, just as important.

In 2005, drummer Chris O'Guinn joined Cire, and brought a new level of energy and excitement to the project. Over the spring and summer of that year, Eric and Chris would spend much of their time rehearsing and developing new ideas while searching for the right bassist to complete the live show.

Then, in August 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit. Eric's uninsured apartment/studio was completely destroyed in the flood. Like many New Orleans residents, they were both displaced for months, unable to do anything with the band. Around this time it became clear that Eric would soon be starting his life over far away from the US, taking sanctuary in the rainforests of New Zealand.

The two bandmates decided to make the best of the time they had left together. Stranded, broke, and unable to tour, they dropped the search for a live bassist and set upon recording some of the ideas they'd been developing back in New Orleans. The outcome of this would be Wholesale Buyout, a work full of unapologetic lyrics and devastating musical arrangements.

For more information on Wholesale Buyout, visit www.Cire.tv.
On Myspace: www.myspace.com/THEcire

*see also:
Adrenological - Cire's critically-acclaimed 2003 release:
www.CDBaby.com/Cire

Emptyself - Eric Johanson's trip-hop/electronic-rock identity.
www.Emptyself.com
www.CDBaby.com/Emptyself
www.MySpace.com/Emptyself